Tick-tock. Social Security Fairness Act's nearing death without Senate vote scheduled – USA TODAY
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to vote on a bill that could hand back social security benefits that public sector workers feel they are entitled to. The Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), passed the U.S. House of Representatives in November and awaits […]
More than 75 Nobel laureates urge Senate to reject RFK Jr.
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates have signed a letter asking the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The New York Times reported Monday. In a letter, 77 Nobel laureates in medicine, chemistry, physics and economics expressed concerns about Mr Kennedy's lack of “relevant experience” and […]
Senate Democrats gauging interest in bill to extend tax benefits to Taiwanese companies
Senate Democrats are considering a bill that would give tax breaks to Taiwanese companies and are gauging interest in using a fast-track process to pass the bill. The tax breaks for Taiwan were included as a provision in a larger tax bill that passed the House by a wide margin earlier this year but failed […]
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair Amid Speculation About Florida Senate Run
U.S. Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Buenos Aires on December 4, 2024. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers11:26am – Monday, December 9, 2024 Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) at X, explaining that the […]
GOP Senate Will Confirm All Trump’s Nominees
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) predicted Monday that the new Republican-controlled Senate will approve all of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees. Cotton's words have many implications. He was elected chair of the Senate Republican Conference in November, the third-ranking post in the leadership. His bold statement is that the conference is ready to move beyond the controversy […]
John Cornyn ‘inclined’ to back Trump FBI pick Kash Patel after Senate meeting
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters on Monday that he had a good meeting with Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's FBI pick, adding that “unless something unforeseen happens, I don't think I'll be able to elect him.” I certainly feel that I support it.” “We don't know yet what Director Wray's plans are, but I think […]
Lara Trump to step down from RNC post amid rumored Senate bid
Lara Trump has announced that she will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as votes are expected in the Florida Senate race. Lara was first elected as RNC co-chairs along with Michael Whatley in March, replacing former chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Lara is reportedly eyeing a Florida Senate seat after President-elect Donald Trump […]
Lara Trump Stepping Down as RNC Co-Chair amid Senate Speculation
Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is considering replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Trump, nominated for secretary of state. resign. “It's something I would seriously consider,” she says said In an interview with The Associated Press, he spoke about his service as a senator. “If I were […]
New Jersey’s Andy Kim to be sworn into Senate early to Menendez’s old seat
Democratic Sen.-elect Andy Kim was appointed to the House Senate early Sunday following his election victory last month. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a fellow Democrat, appointed Kim to the Senate on Sunday following the official certification of the 2024 election results by the State Board of Elections and the Thursday resignation of Sen. George […]
Lara Trump says she’d ‘100% consider’ replacing Marco Rubio in Senate, resigns as RNC co-chair
Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair, saying she would “100% consider” replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who was nominated by her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, to be secretary of state. Republican National Committee. “That's something I would seriously consider,” said Lara Trump, 42. told the Associated Press In an interview published on Sunday. “I […]